Vocab / Humans II
Please Define:
Nomad
A person who has no permanent home. Someone who follows animal movements for food.
Where do most plants keep their seeds?
Seeds are usually found in a plant's fruit.
Where have the oldest human remains ever been found?
The oldest human remains have been found on the continent of Africa.
Why are deer bad for domestication?
Deer are skittish and scared of people.
What animals was Mr. Art's school animal?
B) Tiger
C) Gorilla
D) Lion
Mesopotamia is known as "The Cradle of Civilization"
Why do plants want to be eaten by animals?
The plant's seeds will be eaten and eventually pooped out. This will help the plant grow in more, new places!
Where did nomads mostly live?
Why was cow's milk such an important discovery?
People can get food for free for a longer time without having to kill the cow.
What year was Mr. Art born?
1992
Why was it smart for humans to build cities near rivers?
1) It’s easier to transport heavy goods / easy to trade
2) Gives access to water for drinking and bathing
3) Allows people to fish / access to food
4) Allows for irrigation / water for plants
Why haven't elephants been domesticated?
Elephants take too long to have and raise babies. They mature slowly.
Where were the first human cities?
What is wrong with most zebras? Why aren't zebras good for farms?
Most zebras are grouchy and aggressive and bite and don't like people.
What is Mr. Art's sister's name?
1) Kaylee
2) Annie
3) Monica
4) Casey
Why did your great-grandparents want to have many children?
They wanted many children to help them work on the farms
Give 2 examples of traits that make a good farm animal.
2) Calm / even tempered
3) Herbivore / omnivores NOT carnivores
4) Reproduce quickly
5) Easy to lead / follow a leader
6) Like living in groups
How did early humans cause animals to go extinct?
Many ancient people hunted ancient animals to extinction.
Why don't penguins run away from humans?
They've never really seen humans before so they're not afraid. They're mostly curious. They have not been trained to be afraid of humans.
What is Mr. Art's brother's name?
1) George
2) Brett
3) Matthew
4) Robert
Give 2 reasons explaining why the plough (plow) was such a great invention.
1) Allowed farmer to work much faster
2) Allowed the farmer to do less work
3) Allowed the farmer to plant more seeds
4) This also gave people more free time to be creative
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How did humans first get to North America?
They probably walked to Alaska from Russia. The ocean levels were lower at the time. Also, there was a land-bridge connecting the two at the time.
Why did wolves first approach humans?
They were hungry and looking for leftover food!
What year did Mr. Art arrive in Korea?
1) 2019
2) 2018
3) 2022
4) 2017